Overbearing Synonyms and Antonyms

ōvər-bârĭng
Haughty
(Adjective)
Synonyms:
  1. proud
  2. arrogant
  3. authoritarian
  4. bossy
  5. dictatorial
  6. dogmatic
  7. domineering
  8. imperious
  9. magisterial
  10. insolent
  11. masterful
  12. peremptory
Antonyms:
  1. modest
  2. kind
  3. nice
  4. unassertive
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Domineering in manner; arrogant:
(Adjective)
Synonyms:
  1. dictatorial

Words Related to Overbearing

Related words are words that are directly connected to each other through their meaning, even if they are not synonyms or antonyms. This connection may be general or specific, or the words may appear frequently together.

Overbearing Sentence Examples

  • Obviously he isn't as overbearing as Alex.

  • The indirect light of the late afternoon sun was hot without being overbearing, like it would be in a few months.

  • But he was too hasty and overbearing.

  • While the effort is commendable, and the actress playing the overbearing matriarch is especially good, most of the acting is unconvincing.

  • This is partly because of the individuals to whom you are attracted, and in part because you become so overbearing and dominating.

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